1997 (R) | Ferrari F355 F1 GTS

The Ferrari F355 F1 GTS, officially referred to by Ferrari as the 355 F1 GTS, represents one of the most significant and characterful variants of the F355 range, combining the removable-roof GTS body style with Ferrari’s groundbreaking Formula 1-inspired paddle-shift transmission. Powered by a 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V8 with five valves per cylinder, producing 375 bhp and 363 Nm of torque, the F355 F1 GTS accelerates from 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 183 mph. Positioned between the fixed-roof Berlinetta and full Spider, the GTS delivers the structural focus of a coupé with the added involvement of a removable targa-style roof panel, making it one of the most desirable and distinctive configurations of Ferrari’s 1990s mid-engined V8 supercar.

The F1 transmission was a major step forward for Ferrari road cars, using an electro-hydraulic system derived from Formula 1 to operate the 6-speed manual gearbox through steering wheel-mounted paddles. This gave the F355 F1 GTS a more technical and motorsport-inspired character than the traditional manual, while retaining the high-revving response, sharp throttle connection and unmistakable soundtrack of Ferrari’s flat-plane crank V8. Chassis engineering included double wishbone suspension, electronically controlled dampers and a finely balanced rear-wheel-drive layout, giving the F355 exceptional agility and driver feedback. With its Pininfarina styling, compact proportions, open-air versatility and landmark F1 gearbox technology, the Ferrari F355 F1 GTS stands as one of the most important and collectible modern classic Ferrari models.